Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.9.20
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Small Island in the Deluge
“Once, while wandering in the water, the brāhmaṇa Mārkaṇḍeya discovered a small island, upon which stood a young banyan tree bearing blossoms and fruits.”
What the purport teaches
- While wandering in the water, the brāhmaṇa Mārkaṇḍeya discovered a small island.
- A young banyan tree stood upon that island.
- The tree bore blossoms and fruits, a striking sight amid the waters.
Try this today
Spend a minute picturing only the details given here: water, a small island and a young tree with blossoms and fruits.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about this small island and its living tree?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.